The National Single Window (NSW) Secretariat has been rolling out a nationwide end-user training programme, receiving widespread praise from stakeholders. The training aims to equip freight forwarders, clearing agents, traders, and other maritime sector players with hands-on experience on the NSW platform before its official launch on March 27, 2026.<\/p>\n
The training sessions, held at accredited centres across the country, including Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Port Harcourt, have been welcomed by the industry. Godfrey Nwosu, National Secretary of the Nigerian Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), praised the NSW Secretariat for involving end-users in the training process, a departure from past government initiatives.<\/p>\n
“The NSW has brought a new concept with the end-user training, considering them before the launching of the platform,” Nwosu said. He described the exercise as timely and well-structured, rating the Secretariat’s effort seven out of ten, with the remaining three points contingent on the completion of work still ahead.<\/p>\n
Nwosu, who has undergone three sessions of the training and participated in the earlier User Acceptance Tests (UAT), emphasized that interfacing with the system is not difficult. “As soon as you input your TIN number, every other detail about your company crops up,” he said. He encouraged stakeholders to take advantage of the training, stating, “Anyone that fails to key into this project \u2014 I don\u2019t know what his vision of this industry really is.”<\/p>\n
Prince Olusegun Oduntan, National Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), expressed satisfaction with the practical approach of the training during an observational visit to the end-user training sessions in Ikeja, Lagos. He emphasized that the National Single Window would drastically reduce cargo clearance processing time, boosting trade efficiency and economic growth.<\/p>\n
The training has been conducted at various centres in Lagos, including NAGAFF Academy in Apapa, ANLCA National Secretariat in Amuwo Odofin, and Rockview Hotel in Apapa. NAGAFF has mobilized its full membership in readiness for the March 27 launch, with members registering in large numbers.<\/p>\n
The NSW platform promises to revolutionize Nigeria’s trade processes, and the end-user training is a crucial step towards a seamless transition. With the industry showing enthusiasm and commitment, the NSW Secretariat is confident that the launch will mark a significant milestone in Nigeria’s trade facilitation journey \ud83d\ude0a.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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